As the study focused on “how technology is affecting talent competitiveness and the nature of work”, the main findings of the report are:

“ Technology is changing the nature of work”

Organisations and societies have moved from an environment in which work was based on contractual employment (employees) to one where nearly 30% of the population in Europe and the United States are to a greater or lesser extend working as free agents or within the scope of temporary contracts.

“Technical skills plus social/project competence is the new talent profile.”

Digital skills are mandatory in today’s economy but these skills need to be complemented with other important skills like project management, social skills and the ability to create a network as successful innovations arise out of collaboration and co-creation.

“Educational and employment policies must adapt to the transformational changes of the fourth industrial revolution.”